Transit slide debut by Pecos Trails head at Roswell council meeting
Roswell City Council heard a slide presentation from Pecos Trails Transit Director Anna Aragon as part of a broader plan to showcase city departments. Aragon reported 2014 bus service moved about 700 people weekly and 300 on weekends, servicing 85 percent of the town with a aim for 95 percent. Budget figures showed 2014 at 1.44 million with 788,114 federal funds. 2015 projected at 1.57 million. Advertising on buses offers low cost options for local businesses with signs costing 50 dollars monthly for large signs and 30 for smaller ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Trails Transit
Anna Aragon
Steve Polasek
Aragon
Pecos Trails
New Mexico reports first flu deaths of 2014-15 season
The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed five flu related deaths this season, including individuals ages 29, 79, 81, 86 and 92 from Curry, Sandoval, Bernalillo, Bernalillo and Los Alamos counties. Health officials urge vaccination and antiviral treatment for high risk groups. The predominant strain is influenza A H3N2, linked to more severe illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico Department of Health
Curry County
Sandoval County
Bernalillo County
Los Alamos County
Retta Ward
Department of Health
Ward
Martinez Pushes Right-to-Work Legislation in New Mexico
Gov. Susana Martinez announced she will push for right-to-work laws barring unions as a job condition. Republicans pre-filed bills covering private and public sectors, arguing growth while opponents warn of union attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Susana Martinez
Albuquerque Journal
Martinez
New Mexico House
New Mexico lawmakers push education and welfare funding boost
A budget proposal from the Legislative Finance Committee would add over 140 million dollars for the next year with 71 million for public schools and 25 million for early childhood initiatives. Oil price declines threaten actual spending, while Gov. Martinez backs potential education reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Legislative Finance Committee
Sweetwater Feels Oil Boom Fade As Bust Looms
In Sweetwater Texas a town of 11000 once geared up for a shale boom atop the Cline Shale now braces for layoffs and budget cuts as oil prices slump. Local leaders spent millions upgrading the courthouse hospital and law center to attract workers and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetwater
Texas
Cline
Saudi Arabia
Greg Wortham
Cline Shale Alliance
Permian Basin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Polasek
Dennis Kintigh
Roswell Museum and Art Center
Kintigh
City Hall
Roswell
AMAC
Spring River Zoo
Jeanine Corn Best
Los Cerritos
Max Scally Photos
Roswell Chamber of Commerce
Red Coats
Los Cerritos Mexican Kitchen
Area Center
Mimi Nevarez
Abel Loya
Joanna Aguilar
Roger Garay
Saul Aguilar
Aguilar
Blacia Herrera
Lorenzo Cobos
Fabien Anaya
DOH
Larry Jo Davis
Gene Allen Prag
Norma Colleen Hunter Henderson
Lawmak
Ers
John Arthur Smith
D-Deming
Senate Finance Committee
Santa Fe
Kart
Ingham
Texas Energy
Sue Young
Mitchell County
Oklahoma City
Amrepeieepereruman Peneneeese
General Sane Eeeneneene
Opinion Waeeeee
Monoscores Eeeeneee
Sports Teeneee Entertainment
Oneee Ove BS
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!